Wine Enthusiast 91 Editors Choice "Six months in a mix of French and Portuguese oak has given this wine a rich, smooth character. Produced from a field blend of more than 40 different varieties, the wine is stylishly structured and ripe with blackberry fruits. It is still young and although it is

Wine Enthusiast 93 Cellar Selection "Named after the barn owl (Tyto alba) that nests in the woods of the Lezirias estate, this has great tannins that give shape to the dense black fruits. With a powerful structure and so much of the Touriga Nacional perfumes, this is a wine for aging. Drink from

Wine Enthusiast 90"The cooperative of Reguengos is now a major force in the region. This wine, named after the hilltop town of Reguengos, is a powerful, condensed wine. It has dark black fruits, solid tannins and a smooth texture. Full-bodied and worth aging. Drink from 2015."~RV Best Buy

Wine Advocate 93 "The Arinto "Poço do Lobo" is actually a current item, available from the importer. Arinto ages well and the terroir, not far from the ocean, typically provides good acidity. So, this region does have a reputation for aging well in all colors. This is lovely. To be sure, it is

Wine Enthusiast 97"This is a hugely rich, yet approachable wine. It’s powerful, bold and ripe, and concentrated both in tannins and texture. All the elements are there, linked by firm tannins and freshness from berry acidity." ~ RV

Wine Advocate 87 "The 2015 Raza is a 50/35 blend of Arinto and Azal, with 15% Trajadura, unoaked and coming in at 11.5% alcohol. With 7.3 grams per liter of residual sugar, it is not austere, but the acidity is high enough to make it perceptibly dry. Beautifully focused, crisp and transparent, this

Wine Enthusiast 90"Rich, spicy and deliciously fruity, it has tannins well cushioned by the ample blackberry flavors. Acidity preserves the wine’s easy freshness, while it also has a dense texture. Drink now, but the wine will be richer in late 2014."

Wine Spectator 91 " Powerful, with concentrated slate and mineral notes to the dark currant, dried berry and raspberry ganache flavors. Very lithe mid-palate, with a long, focused finish. Drink now through 2020.—K.M. " The 2013 Douro is a deep violet color. Fresh on the nose, with intense berry

"The wine has a citrine color and a clear appearance with a very delicate and slightly fruity aroma. On the palate this is a fresh, smooth and well-balanced wine. Ideal with fish, seafood, Asian food and some white meat. alcohol 9.0% " ~Winery Notes

Wine & Spirits 91 "Christian Seely recently introduced this wine in New York as a rethinking of the super-premium, multivintage Porto style. Black replaces LB, Noval?s former entry in this range, and uses top-quality fruit to create a soft, accommodating texture. The aromas are purple-black while

" Famega Vinho Verde is a brilliant, citrus color wine with slight effervescence. Young and fresh, with a delicate and fruity aromas. This wine is very versatile and pairs well with a variety of foods. " ~ Winery notes

Wine Advocate 90"The non-vintage Warrior Reserve is a more fruit-driven, less complex style of port. Big, full-bodied, muscular and rich with lots of red and black fruit, licorice, white chocolate and coffee notes, this beauty should keep for another decade. "- RP

"This 5 year old Malmsey is a full bodied, rich Madeira with a long lingering finish. It is best when served after a correspondingly rich meal, on it sown or with a simple dessert to appreciate its mellowed robust character to the full."

James Suckling 96 "This is extremely concentrated yet remains agile and bright. Aromas of flowers and dark fruit with strawberry. Full-bodied, tight and velvety yet polished tannins. Very long. This is from 80-year-old or more vineyards near the winery. Lots of north facing vineyards insuring

"Silky richness reminiscent of caramel with an elegant, slightly austere quality which is quite distinctive. Deep old-gold in color with hints of fruit and honey offsetting rich nutty, baked caramel flavors and a clean finish sustained by its acidity, Taylor, Fladgate Thirty Year Old Tawny is superb

Wine Spectator 94"Effusively fruity, offering luscious red plum, dark cherry and chocolate flavors that are well-integrated. Very suave and creamy as well, with a long finish filled with cocoa powder and Asian spice. Best from 2020 through 2045."